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Wind chill warning now in effect

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles, La., has issued a WIND CHILL WARNING, which is now in effect tonight and Tuesday morning for the parishes and counties north of Interstate 10 for wind chill values BELOW ZERO. Wind Chill Advisories are in effect along and south of I-10.

TxDot reports I-10 eastbound closure in Orange

An 18-wheeler has jackknifed on Interstate 10 eastbound at Simmons Drive in Orange causing all lanes to be closed. Icy conditions are still present and travel is discouraged. If you must travel, please visit http://DriveTexas.org for current road conditions.

Legacy clinics to remain closed Tuesday

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, Legacy Community Health clinics will remain closed on Tuesday, Feb. 16, due to the arctic freeze affecting the region, according to a news release, Legacy pharmacies may reopen on Tuesday. Telehealth appointments will continue on Tuesday as planned.

As freeze continues, city remains shuttered

Based on the current weather forecast, indications are that temperatures will drop below freezing again tonight, refreezing the slush that is on the roadways right now, city of Beaumont warnings detailed late Monday, Feb. 15. “Driving conditions are still very difficult.

Jefferson County closes courthouse until Wednesday

Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick has issued a directive that the courthouse remain closed through Tuesday, Feb. 16, due to the winter weather affecting Southeast Texas. Currently, the courthouse is not scheduled to open to the public until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17. 

BISD to stay virtual through Tuesday

Due to potentially hazardous road conditions and weather throughout the day on Tuesday, Feb. 16, BISD will have a virtual learning day for all students and teachers and a virtual workday for all other staff unless otherwise directed by your immediate supervisor, according to a news release.

LIT campus to remain closed Tuesday, Feb. 16

With Southeast Texas under a hazardous weather outlook and winter storm watch for Monday, according to the National Weather Service's latest report, Lamar Institute of Technology has decided to keep its campus closed both today and Tuesday.

CHRISTUS closes select campuses amid icy conditions

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System continues to monitor weather conditions in our area. Due to expected hazardous travel conditions and out of an abundance of caution, there will be several closures on Monday, February 15.

Pregnant Beaumont woman found dead in LA

A deceased female located in Vinton, Louisiana, has been identified as Kayla Rice, a pregnant Beaumont woman last seen in November 2020.

Beaumont prepares for power outages, weather related hazards

The City of Beaumont Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor and plan for the winter weather event that will impact our area this weekend and early next week. Plan for possible hazardous roadways and power outages. Protect: People, Pets, Plants and Pipes.